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Ashley Flynn, a teacher in Tipp City, Ohio, was shot and killed during an apparent home invasion on Feb. 16, 2026, authorities said. \u00a0<\/p>\n
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Law enforcement reportedly was called to a home on Cunningham Court around 2:30 a.m. on Monday for a reported burglary. At the scene, WHIO reported that officers found Flynn with a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Flynn’s husband and two children were home at the time. They were not physically injured.<\/p>\n
Chief Adkins told the TV station that there were signs of forced entry, and no suspect has been identified as of Monday evening.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Flynn is being remembered for “her beautiful smile, warmth, kindness, and the positive impact” she had on people inside and outside the classroom.<\/p>\n
“Our thoughts are with all who are grieving during this difficult time,” the district’s Facebook post said.<\/p>\n
The 37-year-old mother of two was also a teacher at Lifewise Academy, which held a prayer gathering on Monday afternoon to honor Flynn.<\/p>\n
“We are heartbroken by the passing of our teacher, Ashley Flynn,” the academy said on Facebook<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Christian Life Center in Dayton said Flynn was a member of its church. Pastor Jordan Hansen said in a Facebook post<\/a> that Flynn was “murdered in her home.”<\/p>\n Police are investigating the burglary. Anyone with information on the incident can contact Tipp City police at 937-667-311 or the Miami County Communications Center at 937-440-9911. No other information was released on Monday evening.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n More from CBS News\n <\/p>\n